Posts Tagged: Spanish 8 Reales

The Arrival of Spain in the New World

In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean under the Spanish crown. His voyage marked the beginning of European colonization. Spain, eager to expand its empire, q...

Introduction

In the annals of South American history, the legacy of Spanish colonization looms large. Above all, it profoundly shaped the region's cultural, social, and economic landscapes. Central to this influ...

Spain was having serious trouble in the early 19th century. Napoleon’s armies had invaded their country. Napoleon was in control of most of the Spanish peninsula by 1809. In addition, the Spanish were suffering defeat after defeat. Spain's heavy losses were attributed to incompetent generals. New...

To fully understand how the very first Spanish Silver 8 Reales was created you have to understand a little Spanish history. From 1475 to 1500 Spain was in a time of transition. It was the beginning of one of the largest emp...